November 2, 2016 Man's energy drink habit caused hepatitis A man who drank four to five energy drinks per day for three weeks developed acute hepatitis due to excess vitamin B3 consumption, researchers detailed in a study published Tuesday in BMJ Case Reports.
November 2, 2016 Lack of time not the only reason parents buy TV dinners Many parents may be too busy to cook family dinners, but fighting the clock isn't the only reason they turn to microwaveable frozen meals, a recent U.S. study suggests.
November 2, 2016 Distress and depression with type 2 diabetes tied to skipping meds People with type 2 diabetes who also have symptoms of distress or depression are more likely than others to miss or skip their diabetes medications, according to a recent study.
November 2, 2016 Are some kids genetically more vulnerable to food advertising? Children exposed to food advertisements are more likely to overeat, especially if they have a specific version of a gene linked to obesity, a recent study suggests.
November 1, 2016 5 tips for staying healthy in the workplace Carry healthy snacks Workplaces are notorious for cheap and fluffy carbohydrates (i.e.
November 1, 2016 Industry-funded studies don't find sweet drinks linked to obesity, diabetes Do sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and fruit drinks cause obesity and diabetes?
October 28, 2016 Mindful enjoyment of Halloween chocolate may improve mood People who mindfully consume their chocolate treats this Halloween may experience more of a mood boost than those who do so without thinking, or who mindfully consume other foods, a new study suggests.
October 28, 2016 Compound in broccoli may slow signs of aging Fine lines creeping across your face, and the inevitable aches and pains that come with your advancing years— if you, like most, want to delay the depressing signs of aging, new research suggests a simple answer: Eat your greens.
October 27, 2016 'Low FODMAP' diet may ease irritable bowel syndrome In a randomized trial, people with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) had significant pain and symptom relief on a diet that starves gut bacteria of some of their favorite foods, according to a new study.
October 27, 2016 5 foods diabetics should add to their diets People with Type 2 diabetes — the most common form of the disease, characterized by resistance to insulin (essential for a healthy metabolism) and high blood sugar levels — rely on such medications as Glucophage (metformin) or Acarbose to control the condition.